Tips on picking the right Caribbean island, packing for your trip, bringing the right travel documents along, finding the best airfare and hotel, and adapting to local culture and the rhythms of island life.
The Caribbean can offer a vacation for everyone, whether you are traveling alone, as a couple or with family. Looking to just lay on a sunny beach, or up for partying all night? Check out our guide to the best islands for every interest!
Travel information on how to get cheap airfares on your Caribbean trip or vacation.
Advice, tips and information on renting a luxury vacation villa or private home in the Caribbean.
Tips and information on choosing a "green" hotel or environmentally friendly resort in the Caribbean.
Nobody wants to overpay for a Caribbean vacation, but saving money on your trip to the islands means more than getting a good hotel rate and airfare. Budget-conscious travelers also need to be aware of hidden fees and costs, avoid scams, and learn the little tricks that make the difference between a good vacation value and a great one!
Tips on saving money on phone calls while traveling in the Caribbean, including information on hotel phone fees and using cell phones while on a Caribbean vacation.
Caribbean culture is a rich tapestry woven with influences from Africa, Europe, indigenous peoples, and even Asia. Each month in the Caribbean you'll find celebrations of various aspects of local life -- from Carnival to regattas, food festivals to jazz concerts -- that welcome visitors to experience the warmth and diversity of the islands.
Tips on taking great vacation photos from the professional photographers at the Society of American Travel Writers.
Tips on making your home safe and secure before you leave for vacation.
List of Travel Information Sites, tourist boards and hotel associations for Every Caribbean Island.
Tips on getting good child care while on vacation and advice on traveling with a babysitter or nanny.
Tips on staying safe in the water while swimming or enjoying water sports during your Caribbean vacation.
Caribbean hotel room rates are ranked in three catagories: Budget, Moderate, and Expensive
OK, not a blog per se, but still a great resource for first-hand travel stories and reviews, with a good amount of give-and-take between posters.
While an ocean front room may sound similar to an ocean view room, the quality of the view typically is very different, as is the price.
Information on travel logistics and deals from Caribbean travel planner Linda Thompkins.
Step by step guide on packing all you will need for up to five days in the Caribbean in a single, standard-sized suitcase.
Practical tips and advice for travelers deciding whether to purchase travel health insurance.
Ten tips for healthy international travel that can save Caribbean visitors from illness, accidents, a trip to the hospital, or worse.
Information on the hidden costs of travel in the Caribbean, including departure taxes, hotel taxes, and other taxes and fees that often do not appear in the base rates cited by airlines and hotels.
What's your idea of the perfect vacation? For many people, it's spending days on the beach, listening to the waves pounding on the sand. And if you're a beach-lover, sooner or later you'll find yourself somewhere where Spanish is spoken — whether in the pricey resort town of Cancún, on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, the Caribbean, or on an island off the coast of Venezuela.
Safety and security are always a concern when you travel, and a Caribbean vacation is no exception. It's a fine line between relaxing and letting your guard down, so while it's great to chill out and have a good time on your island adventure, there are a few sensible precautions you should take before leaving home and once you arrive at your destination.
Everyone looks for breathtaking travel bargains, and perhaps a few will pan out for you in your lifetime. But there are scores of scam artists out there who prey on your instinct to save money on travel.
'Luxury' and 'Caribbean' often seem to go hand-in-hand, but the truth is that you don't have to spend a fortune to get away to an exotic island in the tropics. Here's how to get the best vacation deals, sales, specials and bargains in the Caribbean!
Tips from About.com's Student Travel guide on how to avoid motion sickness when you travel by air, boat, or car.
Are there any set rules and truths when it comes to buying a ticket, changing a ticket or getting the best airfare available? Because not all airlines follow the same routes, there are several myths and misunderstandings that exist when it comes to airfares and airline tickets.
How to pack for your Caribbean vacation in 13 easy steps.
The Caribbean can offer something for everyone, whether you are traveling alone, as a couple or with family. Looking to just lay on a sunny beach, or up for partying all night? Check out out guide to the best islands for every interest!
The following three selections will help assess the changing and varied baggage policies at major and low cost carrier counters, and provide some valuable packing tips for a budget trip.
Planning a trip to the Caribbean? Here's how to increase your odds of getting a flight that doesn't cost more than the rest of your trip!
Maps and other information on Caribbean nations, from the About.com Geography site.
Flying to the Caribbean can be an expensive proposition, especially if you're not going on a package deal. The good news is that discount airlines are now serving many destinations in the region, making prices more competitive.
Written for senior travelers, these tips apply to most other Caribbean visitors, too.
